Hawthorne High School is a public high school located in Hawthorne, California, within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. It opened in 1951 with 9th and 10th grades. The first graduating senior class was that of 1954.
Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorne High serves the entire district of Hawthorne, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 9.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school's edge and some areas extending up to 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne High School's student population of 1,675 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawthorne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6416 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne High School's ranking?
Hawthorne High School is ranked #6416 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne High School often compared to?
Hawthorne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Culver City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hawthorne High School?
1,675 students attend Hawthorne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hawthorne High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne High School?
Hawthorne High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne High School offer ?
Hawthorne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorne High School part of?
Hawthorne High School is part of Centinela Valley Union High School District.
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